Shaped by the Word Anniversary Edition

Shaped by the Word Anniversary Edition
Author: M. Robert Mulholland
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2023-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835820475

In the foreword to the first edition of Shaped by the Word, Bishop Rueben Job wrote, "One of the great strengths of this volume is that it grows out of the spiritual pilgrimage of a capable and committed biblical scholar. It was my privilege to hear these lectures when they were presented to the first Academy for Spiritual Formation in 1983. They became for those who heard them a window to God." Nearly forty years later, Shaped by the Word continues to provide this "window to God" to readers across the world. In a success-oriented world, it is easy for Bible study to become another task to perform rather than a transformational experience. Those who hunger for a deep relationship with God often struggle with barriers that keep us from being able to meditate and listen to God with the deepest core of our being. Shaped by the Word seeks to overcome these barriers through a formational reading of the Bible. In this timeless book, Robert Mulholland shows readers how to listen for God's voice in our study of the Word and allow God to lead our reading and understanding so that we may truly be transformed.

Shaped by the Word

Shaped by the Word
Author: M. Robert Mulholland
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 171
Release: 1985
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780835805193

In Shaped by the Word, Robert Mulholland invites you to: listen for the voice of God in the Bible, move from informational reading to formational reading of the Bible, give up "control" over the text and let God lead your reading and understanding.--From publisher's description.

Shaped by the Word

Shaped by the Word
Author: M. Robert Mulholland (Jr.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2000
Genre: Bible
ISBN:

"This book explores the role that scripture plays in spiritual formation. Mulholland examines obstacles often encountered in spiritual reading and introduces a new approach to reading that will enliven the scriptures. He also compares informational reading (reading to be informed) with formational reading (reading to be spiritually formed). Readers are released to God's initiative, allowing the scripture to form a spiritual life inside themselves. Revised edition published February 2001"--Publisher description.

Experiencing God's Story of Life and Hope

Experiencing God's Story of Life and Hope
Author: J. Scott Duvall
Publisher: Kregel Academic
Total Pages: 203
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 082549494X

Intended for college and seminary courses on spiritual formation, the workbook consists of twelve chapters with three parts each: believing, behaving, and becoming (that is, what virtues to possess). Thus, the thirty-six lessons are holistic, showing that the process of becoming like Christ involves our entire being.

Where Two Or Three Are Gathered

Where Two Or Three Are Gathered
Author: Daniel L. Prechtel
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2012-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819227722

Much has been written about the practice of one-to-one spiritual directions, but much less about small group communities that offer in-depth mutual spiritual support and guidance to its members. But small groups are most likely the more usual setting for spiritual companionship and have strong biblical, theological and historical foundation in the Christian tradition. This book offers a detailed presentation of ten small group models, plus guidance in group leadership dynamics. It also presents material related to group retreat work, spiritual guidance with organizations and peer supervision/consultation model for supporting leaders of spiritual companionship groups and retreats. Church leaders, spiritual directors and educators are looking for the kinds of resources this book provides to assist them in understanding and leading groups and retreats.

Queering Christianity

Queering Christianity
Author: Robert E. Shore-Goss
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

A fascinating read for anyone seeking to understand the conflict between Christianity and LGBTQI individuals, this book is, as its editors proclaim, "a fearlessly wide vision of queer Christians finding a place within Christianity—and claiming their authentic experience and voice." Through essays by noted lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) religion scholars, this important compilation summarizes the history and current status of LGBTQI theology, exploring its relationship to the policies, practices, and theology of traditional Christianity. Contributors contrast the "radically inclusive" thinking of LGBTQI theology with the "exclusivity" practiced by many Christian churches, explaining the reasoning of each and clarifying contentious issues. At the same time, the book highlights ways in which "queer" theology and practice benefit Christian congregations. Writing from the perspective of grassroots Christian LGBTQI movements, many of the contributors draw upon their own experiences. They provide graphic examples of the effects exclusion has on individuals, congregations, and denominations, and also share examples of inclusion and its effects. Equally important, the work creates the basis for dialogue between traditional churches and followers of LGBTQI theology, offering practical suggestions for Christian congregations that wish to put aside exclusionary policies and practices.

Sacred Companions

Sacred Companions
Author: David G. Benner
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009-08-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830876804

We need companions on our spiritual journey. In this inviting guide, David G. Benner introduces readers to the riches of spiritual friendship and direction, explaining what they are and how they are practiced. Through prayerful, guided attunement to God's activity, sacred companions provide care for the soul, and Benner models the kind of traveling companion who can move us toward deeper intimacy with God.

To Be Like Jesus

To Be Like Jesus
Author: Daniel Mathano Mwailu PhD
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2019-11-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1973672618

In his classic novel, The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote allegory of the progress of the Christian Pilgrimage from the City of Destruction (this world) to the Celestial City (the world to come). Written in 1678 and now translated into over 200 languages, its message is still significant and relevant for Christians today. As an allegory, it pictures the struggles and challenges that confront Christians at all times. This book, relates the true story of a Christian journey that started over fifty years ago in Africa but extended to Europe (England) and America. It is interspersed with personal stories, encounters and reminiscences that point to the struggles, hurdles and hindrances faced by Christians today in their journey anywhere in the world. It suggests spiritual vitamins essential for spiritual stamina in the Christian journey in spiritual formation. The book evaluates the vital characteristics of spiritual formation and suggests from a biblical and theological perspective the disciplines necessary for its development. It affirms its validity with reference to the way in which class meetings played a major role in the Wesleyan tradition of spiritual formation. It recommends that exploring modern forms of class meetings would address current church decline.

Spirituality in Mission

Spirituality in Mission
Author: John Amalraj
Publisher: William Carey Publishing
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2018-01-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0878080589

Authors from eighteen countries give us their perspectives on biblical principles and cultural expressions of spirituality particularly as the church engages in God’s mission. The anthology of texts enriches our understanding of the depth and the meaning of being spiritual and the diversity of forms to live out the Christian faith. The issue today is how spirituality should direct and guide a daily life as followers of Jesus in the engagement in the mission of God. No doubt that it has to do with our inner life and our relationship to God, but it is in showing our love and concern to others that we prove our love to God, according to the Apostle John (1 John 4). Mission without spirituality will only be a human effort to convince people of religious theories. Spirituality without a missionary involvement of the church will not express God’s desire that the transforming gospel reaches every person. This book will help you rethink your understanding of what is spiritual, revisit your own spiritual journey, and appreciate the different forms of spirituality as they are described and performed around the globe.